Kerry Caught In Lie About V.P. Cheney
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| Fri, 09-03-2004 - 9:53pm |
Well I watched V. P. Cheney's speech and I did not recall him saying that John Forbes Kerry was "unfit for command". So I went to a transcript of the speech and found that he didn't say anything of the sort! They just made it up so they could lead into the slam they had planned for Cheney, lol.
Here is everything that Cheney said about Kerry:
"And so it is time to set the alternatives squarely before the American people.
The President's opponent is an experienced senator. He speaks often of his service in Vietnam, and we honor him for it. But there is also a record of more than three decades since. And on the question of America's role in the world, the differences between Senator Kerry and President Bush are the sharpest, and the stakes for the country are the highest. History has shown that a strong and purposeful America is vital to preserving freedom and keeping us safe — yet time and again Senator Kerry has made the wrong call on national security. Senator Kerry began his political career by saying he would like to see our troops deployed "only at the directive of the United Nations." During the 1980s, Senator Kerry opposed Ronald Reagan's major defense initiatives that brought victory in the Cold War. In 1991, when Saddam Hussein occupied Kuwait and stood poised to dominate the Persian Gulf, Senator Kerry voted against Operation Desert Storm.
Even in this post-9/11 period, Senator Kerry doesn't appear to understand how the world has changed. He talks about leading a "more sensitive war on terror," as though Al Qaeda will be impressed with our softer side. He declared at the Democratic Convention that he will forcefully defend America — after we have been attacked. My fellow Americans, we have already been attacked, and faced with an enemy who seeks the deadliest of weapons to use against us, we cannot wait for the next attack. We must do everything we can to prevent it — and that includes the use of military force.
Senator Kerry denounces American action when other countries don't approve — as if the whole object of our foreign policy were to please a few persistent critics. In fact, in the global war on terror, as in Afghanistan and Iraq, President Bush has brought many allies to our side. But as the President has made very clear, there is a difference between leading a coalition of many, and submitting to the objections of a few. George W. Bush will never seek a permission slip to defend the American people.
Senator Kerry also takes a different view when it comes to supporting our military. Although he voted to authorize force against Saddam Hussein, he then decided he was opposed to the war, and voted against funding for our men and women in the field. He voted against body armor, ammunition, fuel, spare parts, armored vehicles, extra pay for hardship duty, and support for military families. Senator Kerry is campaigning for the position of commander in chief. Yet he does not seem to understand the first obligation of a commander in chief — and that is to support American troops in combat.
In his years in Washington, John Kerry has been one of a hundred votes in the United States Senate — and very fortunately on matters of national security, his views rarely prevailed. But the presidency is an entirely different proposition. A senator can be wrong for 20 years, without consequence to the nation. But a president — a president — always casts the deciding vote. And in this time of challenge, America needs — and America has — a president we can count on to get it right.
On Iraq, Senator Kerry has disagreed with many of his fellow Democrats. But Senator Kerry's liveliest disagreement is with himself. His back-and- forth reflects a habit of indecision, and sends a message of confusion. And it is all part of a pattern. He has, in the last several years, been for the No Child Left Behind Act — and against it. He has spoken in favor of the North American Free Trade Agreement — and against it. He is for the Patriot Act — and against it. Senator Kerry says he sees two Americas. It makes the whole thing mutual — America sees two John Kerrys."
So, they just made this up that Cheney had said something that he didn't say so that they could lead into the "All this from a man who didn't go to Vietnam, yadda, yadda, yadda as if anybody cared if Cheney ever went to Vietnam. These guys are completely clueless. If they would lie about something so stupid they would lie about anything.

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That explains everything. Selective use of facts...yep. That about sums it.
Bush has not made his service in the Air National Guard 35 years ago the centerpoint of his campaign. In fact, it hasn't been a part of his campaign at all. That's why it seems so petty for Kerry to continue to disparage his service and the service of the vets from the National Guard as a whole.
Kerry on the other hand has made his service 35 years ago in the Navy the centerpiece of his campaign. It has come to light that his version of his service is full of lies, distortions, and conveniently left-out facts. Since he is running on his four months in Vietnam it is fair game to delve into his claims and find out about it.
He chose a branch of the military that he didn't believe would see any tours in Viet Nam. And that's a well known fact.
He also chose to denigrate his fellow Vietnam vets who were still fighting, made sweeping accusations about atrocities being commonplace.
He chose to give ammunition to the Viet Cong in torturing our POWs, to allow the Viet Nam vets to have to deal with the hatred of the American population on their return. For that he was rewarded with a place of honor in the capital of Vietnam, and a mention of thanks in one of the commie general's books for his actions and role in turning the tide of war AGAINST the US.
Now he chooses to rewrite history by running as a war hero proud of his service while his past actions prove otherwise.
Yes, John Kerry made choices...politically expedient choices at the suffering of others. How can he sleep at night knowing that he aided and abetted the Viet Cong?
He is a pustule on society.
Bush was correct to bring up the fact that Kerry has alienated our allies. There are 30 countries who are by our side that Kerry has insulted by calling them "window dressing" and "the coalition of the coerced and the bribed". Why would they stay on our side if this condescending ungrateful elitist were to become our commander in chief? Will Kerry have to depend *only* upon France and Germany. It has become known they will accept bribes - is this Kerry's secret plan that he refuses to divulge until he "has the power"?
V.P. Cheney said in his speech that Kerry "began his carreer" saying that we needed to turn our sovreignty over to the United Nations. This is a true statement.
This journalist said: "But he also spoke of pre-emptive action in that address, saying a threat that is "real and imminent" is also a justification for war.
That's not right. Here's what Kerry actually said, (quote)"As President, I will wage this war with the lessons I learned in war. Before you go to battle, you have to be able to look a parent in the eye and truthfully say: "I tried everything possible to avoid sending your son or daughter into harm's way. But we had no choice. We had to protect the American people, fundamental American values from a threat that was real and imminent." So lesson one, this is the only justification for going to war."
Then he clarified later: "I defended this country as a young man and I will defend it as President. Let there be no mistake: I will never hesitate to use force when it is required. *Any attack will be met with a swift and certain response*.
So V.P. Cheney was correct. He said he would use force *only* after we are attacked. Back to the old way of fighting terrorism. The way that didn't work.
Edited 9/4/2004 1:04 pm ET ET by iminnie833
The liberals are PROUD to name him one of their own.
< Bush has not made his service in the Air National Guard 35 years ago the centerpoint of his campaign. In fact, it hasn't been a part of his campaign at all. >
<<Kerry had choices, join the military, go to Canada, pull strings to get into a protected unit like Bush did.>>
For the 4,353rd time. Bush joined when his until was stationed in VIETNAM.
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And for teh 2,326th time, Kerry wanted a swift boat assignment becuase at the time, they were a safe distance away from the combat and only patrolling the coast.
Also he didnt volunteer for the reserves, that was one of the conditions for him checking out early.
Renee ~~~
< Bush has not made his service in the Air National Guard 35 years ago the centerpoint of his campaign. In fact, it hasn't been a part of his campaign at all. > >>
Why SHOULD he?
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